H&W Sub-committee
Membership:
Chairman & KC Breed Health Coordinator: Roger Sainsbury BVM&S, MRCVS (West of England Dachshund Association) [Cornwall]
Helen Geeson (Breed Council Judges Sub-committee) [Cheshire]
Dawn Norton (Miniature Dachshund Club) [Shropshire]
Nora Price (Lafora Sub-committee) [Staffordshire]
Ian Seath (Breed Council Chairman) [Buckinghamshire]
Judy Squires (Miniature Dachshund Club) [Cambridgeshire]
The H&W Sub-committee has a team of "Pet Advisers" to work with them to provide a pet owner's perspective on health matters. They are Gill Key [Avon], Aimée Thomas [Devon] and Charlotte Baldwin [S. Wales]. Further support is provided by Emma Newman [Surrey] and Helga Klausgraber [Australia].
Other people may be seconded, as required, to provide support on particular H&W matters.
Please contact any of these people for current health advice on Dachshunds. Always consult your veterinary surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
We work in partnership with pet owners' groups including:
Purpose:
To develop policy on health and welfare of Dachshunds, including the prevention of ill-health, the promotion of fit and healthy lifestyles and the reduction of health problems; and make recommendations as necessary, to the Breed Council.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
To keep track of emerging information in relation to H&W issues relating to Dachshunds and circulate this information to Breed Council members in a timely manner
To liaise with Breed Council Officers, Sub-committees and Club delegates in order to develop H&W policy
To define H&W issues which should be addressed by the Breed Council
To recommend to the Breed Council those H&W issues which should be pursued as a matter of urgency
To investigate and, if necessary, initiate research into current and potential Dachshund health and welfare issues
To develop recommendations for all Dachshund owners (breeders, exhibitors and pet owners) to follow to ensure their dogs can lead fit and healthy lifestyles
Produce press releases, with the Press Officer, of any Breed Council H&W information (as relevant)
To provide advice to member Clubs on H&W matters
To ensure articles and information published on H&W matters reflect a fair, honest and positive representation of the work being done by the Breed Council
Contact the Dachshund Breed Council:
Chairman: Ian Seath
Secretary: Wendy Starkey
